Quality Assurance Engineer – AV Behavior Simulation Testing

About the Team

Our Simulation Testing team ensures reliability and safety of autonomous drivingsystems through comprehensive virtual scenario testing. We collaborate closelywith the Motion Planning Prediction Perception and Control teams to buildeffective offline testing environments reliable testing processes and main goal is to detect and resolve issues as early and thoroughly as possibleprior to testing in real-world conditions.

About the Role

As a QA Engineer in Simulation Testing youll design execute and analyze virtualtest scenarios focusing on validation of autonomous driving software. Youll workclosely with development analytics and data labeling teams prepare checklistsand test scenarios gather testing datasets and deliver clear and actionabletesting reports. Your analytical mindset and proactive approach to continuousimprovement will be key to your success in this role.

What Youll Do

• Design and implement structured testing plans for new features and bug fixes
• Develop detailed checklists and testing scenarios
• Collect and organize datasets for thorough testing
• Analyze test outcomes and document defects clearly
• Create reports on test findings and safety metrics
• Design metrics for evaluating AV performance and safety
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to improve test coverage and effectiveness

What Youll Need

• 3 years of experience in software testing
• Strong analytical abilities and structured thinking
• Proactive inquisitive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement and deeper product understanding
• Excellent ability to plan and prioritize tasks effectively under varying workloads
• Good understanding of traffic rules and driving regulations

Nice to Have

• Experience with autonomous vehicle testing
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. Python)
• Basic understanding of vehicle dynamics or sensor technology (LiDAR Radar Cameras)

Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the U.S. The employer is not offering relocation sponsorship and remote work options are not available.

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